The Attack on the Liberty
Sub-Title:
The Untold Story of Israel's Deadly 1967 Assault on a U. S. Spy ShipAuthor:
James ScottPublisher:
Simon & SchusterPublication Date:
06-02-2009ISBN:
9781416554820Pages:
384Subjects:
20th CenturyEspionage
History
History, Military
Israel-arab War, 1967
Middle East
Navy
Ships
United States
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Description:
• Notorious incident: In 1967 the spy ship USSLibertywas attacked by Israeli fighter jets and torpedo boats in international waters during the Six-Day War. Thirty-four sailors were killed and more than 170 wounded, many critically. Israel claimed mistaken identity, which a U.S. naval court of inquiry confirmed, but that explanation is contradicted by the facts of the case.
• Based on new revelations: James Scott has interviewedLibertysurvivors, senior U.S. political and intelligence officials, and examined newly declassified documents in Israel and the United States to write this comprehensive, dramatic account. He reveals that officers in Israel’s chain of command were aware of theLiberty’s identity and shows how events in Vietnam prompted the American government to deemphasize the attack despite widespread disbelief of Israel’s story.
• The son of an attack survivor: Scott’s father, John, was an officer and engineer aboard theLibertywho was awarded the Silver Star for helping to save the ship from sinking.
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